School of Arts, Design and Architecture
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School of Arts, Design and Architecture
About
We educate the next generation of filmmakers, designers, artists and art educators, photographers, architects and researchers to impact society through their creative work and research.
Departments
Our areas of research are design, digital media, audiovisual representation, art, visual culture, architecture, as well as urban planning and design.
Studies and programmes
Studying at Aalto will challenge you, surprise you, and help you grow within your chosen field. Our excellent professors and hands-on approach puts you at the centre of your own education.
Contact us
Find out more about us, our experts in art, design and architecture, or contact our management.
News
Changes in routes in Otaniemi, update 18.9.: Traffic on Puumiehenkuja continues
Route changes are due to construction work by Jokeri Light Rail and infrastructure maintenance work by City of Espoo. Work at some sites has already begun, and work on others starts in September
Timo Korkeamäki appointed Dean of School of Business
Professor Korkeamäki joins Aalto from the Hanken School of Economics
Innovative Approach to Circular Economy
An innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.
EIT Festival - 2nd October @Aalto
Welcome to the EIT Festival to discover EIT Innovation Communities in Finland!
Studies and programmes
We train designers, architects, art scholars and teachers, filmmakers, hackers, and more.
Departments
Our areas of research are design, digital media, audiovisual representation, art, visual culture, architecture, as well as urban planning and design.
Collaboration
We maintain close ties with our alumni, employers, companies and communities.
Events
Fragile Water design exhibition at Helsinki Airport
The exhibition Fragile Water brings attention to our use of water.
Chemartsing with Bio-based Materials
CHEMARTS Summer School 2019 explored novel material solutions and their innovative applications
Designs for a Cooler Planet – Helsinki Design Week 2019
During September 2019, Aalto University's exhibition programme for Helsinki Design Week, titled 'Designs for a Cooler Planet' will introduce solutions for more sustainable lifestyles in Otaniemi
Critical Tide exhibition at the Design Museum’s Gallery
At a time of deep ecological crises, Critical Tide will open our eyes to the urgent issues our oceans face and showcase creative ways of intervening.Aalto Showcase
Art and creativity is one of the main pillars at Aalto University. Aalto Showcase introduces to you what is going on in our galleries, tells you about public art at the university and the Aalto Artists-In Residence programme.
Aalto Art and Design Cases
Aalto Design Cases is a platform for activity-based creativity and practice-based research in the Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Where to find us
Väre
Address: Otaniementie 14
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Mon-Thu at 8.00-21.00, Fri at 8.00-20.00, Sat at 9.00-17.00.
Undergraduate Centre
Address: Otakaari 1
Mon-Fri 8.00-15.30
Otakaari 7
Otakaari 7